About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the weight of historical injustice and needs a narrative that honors the pain of the past while offering a visionary sense of hope. It is an ideal choice for readers who feel trapped by their circumstances and are looking for a story about the transformative power of perspective and the universal right to be free. Walter Mosley introduces us to Forty seven, a boy born into the brutal reality of a Georgia slave plantation. His life changes forever when he meets Tall John, a mysterious figure who reveals that Forty seven is destined for a much larger, even cosmic, purpose. While the book depicts the harsh realities of slavery, including violence and systemic cruelty, it uses elements of science fiction to elevate the story into a powerful allegory about the resilience of the human spirit. It is best suited for mature readers aged 12 and up who can handle intense historical themes and appreciate a genre-bending approach to social justice.
